Farmers Guardian Podcast: The Wool Library

Meet the founders of The Wool Library who are on a mission to but wool back at the heart of the fashion industry

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Farmers Guardian Podcast: The Wool Library

In this week's episode of the Farmers Guardian Podcast, livestock reporter, Katie Fallon, speaks to John Atkinson, Maria Benjamin and Zoe Fletcher, founders of The Wool Library, who through a shared passion for the UK's sheep industry and quality wool products, have joined forces to create a more secure future for British wool. 

Katie speaks to the founders about how and why The Wool Library was founded, the value of Brtish sheep fleeces and why we need to be wearing more wool. 

For more information on The Wool Library go to: https://thewoollibrary.uk/ 

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